An SHA staff member delivers face coverings to NewHolly households.

Wellness checks, face coverings and free on-site COVID-19 testing help keep SHA residents safe

Since late March SHA staff have placed 16,684 calls to residents and voucher participants to check on their well-being and connect them with services if needed. The vast majority of tenants appreciate the calls and are doing well. SHA has distributed 14,624 face coverings to residents, and staff are checking back with those who may need more. As the pandemic began to disrupt people’s normal routines and the ability to meet their needs, SHA, with the help of community partners, delivered more than 75,000 meals to vulnerable and elderly residents and families with school-age children. SHA and community partners also provided free on-site COVID-19 testing at five locations, with a sixth one coming up. Of more than 850 tests, only five came back positive. SHA is pleased the numbers are low and that the SHA community is doing its part to help stop the spread of the virus.

Yesler: A Vision Taking Shape

Yesler teens produce fun videos to teach math online to kids 

Youth in the Yesler Media Program took up the challenge to teach math online to elementary school children in their community this summer. They produced a video series called “Math in Everyday Life.” 

Celebrating diversity, working to end racism

A selection of stories and resources that deepen understanding, celebrate and give voice to Black, indigenous and people of color, and help develop meaningful white alliance.

The mission of the Seattle Housing Authority is to enhance the Seattle community by creating and sustaining decent, safe and affordable living environments that foster stability and self-sufficiency for people with low incomes. SHA provides long-term, low-income rental housing and rental assistance to more than 36,000 people in Seattle. SHA owns and operates approximately 8,500 units at nearly 400 sites throughout the city. SHA also administers more than 10,000 Housing Choice Vouchers, enabling low-income residents to receive rental assistance throughout the Seattle housing market. SHA, an independent public corporation established in 1939, is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, two of whom are SHA residents. More information is available at seattlehousing.org.